electrical code for the springs (Colorado Springs, Black Forest: renting, insurance, homes)

[willc86]

Hi All, im hoping maybe someone has done this

as far as electrical to a detached building, where do I find code? or does anyone know what I can run to the shed?

so far (although not sure if correct)

i can use pvc pipe as conduit 12 inches below with UF rated 10 -3 line.

I am going to run a double pole 30 amp with 10-3 wire - to feed the sub panel in the shed.
the outlets are going to be GFCI. Also, the sub panel will have ground rounds.

The sub panel is also going to run 14 - 2 wire on the receptacles and lights inside the shed.

I am doing the electrical myself since I know about it; I just need to know what is allowed or not allowed

[finalmove]

Originally Posted by willc86

Hi All, im hoping maybe someone has done this

as far as electrical to a detached building, where do I find code? or does anyone know what I can run to the shed?

so far (although not sure if correct)

i can use pvc pipe as conduit 12 inches below with UF rated 10 -3 line.

I am going to run a double pole 30 amp with 10-3 wire - to feed the sub panel in the shed.
the outlets are going to be GFCI. Also, the sub panel will have ground rounds.

The sub panel is also going to run 14 - 2 wire on the receptacles and lights inside the shed.

I am doing the electrical myself since I know about it; I just need to know what is allowed or not allowed

The codes are National. NEC. You don't mention buried distance, you don't mention circuits or shed load.
I would bury at 30-inches just in case you get caught!
How many receps and lights, etc. Breakers in sub panel? You seem to be on right track though.
In conduit wouldn't use UF. That's for direct burial and is a pain to work with. THHN, or Romex.
Everything easy to find by Google.
Good luck.

[beezle1]

Be aware that doing it without a permit (if one is required) could be an issue when you go to sell your home in the future. Buyers may want it permitted at that time.

[Mike from back east]

I was told years ago that insurance firms may refuse to cover fire damage if electrical work was not permitted; then there's the issue of buyer's wanting proof that work was permitted. It's local folklore in COLO SPGS that many homes up in Black Forest have un-permitted work done to them and you don't know what you're going to find in many homes up there if you open the walls for renovation or repair work, etc.

[finalmove]

Permits are always a good idea. Final inspection eliminates potential heartburn when selling, or if there were ever an injury.
You can get an electrician to do the job, but you can save some money by doing the grunt work in preparation: Renting a small trencher and having the path ready, then refilling; gluing up the conduit, mounting the shed panel, etc.

[escanlan]

Originally Posted by willc86

Hi All, im hoping maybe someone has done this

as far as electrical to a detached building, where do I find code? or does anyone know what I can run to the shed?

so far (although not sure if correct)

i can use pvc pipe as conduit 12 inches below with UF rated 10 -3 line.

I am going to run a double pole 30 amp with 10-3 wire - to feed the sub panel in the shed.
the outlets are going to be GFCI. Also, the sub panel will have ground rounds.

The sub panel is also going to run 14 - 2 wire on the receptacles and lights inside the shed.

I am doing the electrical myself since I know about it; I just need to know what is allowed or not allowed

According to Colorado Springs you are handled by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) for all building/building code activities. Their WEB site is https://www.pprbd.org/PublicAccess/Contractors.aspx. It took a little looking around but it appears that PPRBD is using the 2009 International Residential Code for all but electrical. For electrical they are using the National Electrical Code version adopted by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Electrical Board which appears to have adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code. Their WEB site with some useful information is found here https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dor...rms#ElecPermit.

If you wish you can freely view the IRC here https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/collections/I-Codes.

You can also freely view the National Electrical Code here Free online access to NFPA codes and standards .

Best for you is to review the NEC and see if all of your actions will fit the requirements.

[willc86]

oh yeah I am definitely going to pull permits - and get it inspected. im doing the electrical work myself

so far I decided on using a double pole 60AMP breaker with 6/3 UF-B wire to feed a 70AMP panel.

inside that 70AMP panel is going to have 2x 15amp breakers and 1x20 amp breaker.

2 ground rods as well outside the building